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News on Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) centers on its role as one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies and the owner of the Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs brands. Company announcements highlight system-wide sales across more than 32,000 restaurants in over 120 countries and territories, as well as developments that affect its franchise network, capital structure and strategic partnerships.
Investors following QSR news can expect regular updates on quarterly and annual financial results, including system-wide sales growth, comparable sales, net restaurant growth and segment performance for Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs, the International segment and the Restaurant Holdings segment. Earnings releases and related Form 8-K filings provide detail on revenues, adjusted operating income and other non-GAAP measures the company uses to describe its performance.
News flow also covers capital markets activity such as secondary offerings of common shares by large shareholders, forward sale agreements, and debt transactions including first lien senior secured notes. RBI issues press releases and files current reports when it enters into underwriting agreements, receives exchange notices for exchangeable units, or prices new securities.
Strategic and operational news includes items like the joint venture with an investment fund managed by CPE for Burger King China, which outlines new primary capital for that business and a long-term master development agreement for the Chinese market. Leadership updates at brand-level roles and participation in investor conferences are also part of the company’s news profile. For investors and observers, the QSR news stream offers insight into how RBI manages its global quick service restaurant portfolio, its franchise-focused structure and its long-term development plans.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has filed a notice to renew its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), which allows it to repurchase up to US$1.0 billion of its common shares over two years. The TSX has approved this bid, permitting the company to buy approximately 30,382,519 shares, representing 10% of its public float. The repurchases will be conducted through the TSX and NYSE, following respective regulations. No shares were repurchased in the past 12 months, but the company plans to utilize its cash resources for future transactions.
Restaurant Brands International announced a public offering of 9,608,744 common shares by HL1 17 LP, an affiliate of 3G Capital. The offering is in response to a notice to exchange an equal number of Class B Exchangeable Units for common shares. No proceeds will go to RBI, and the company will not sell any shares in this transaction. The offering is expected to close on August 9, 2021, with settlement by August 24, 2021. Morgan Stanley is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) announced the receipt of an exchange notice to exchange 9,608,744 Class B exchangeable limited partnership units for common shares. The Selling Shareholder, an affiliate of 3G Capital, has initiated a public offering of the same number of common shares. The transaction is expected to settle by August 24, 2021. RBI will not sell any shares or receive proceeds from this offering. Morgan Stanley is the sole book-running manager for the offering, which is made under an effective shelf registration statement.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) reported robust financial results for Q2 2021, with system-wide sales growth accelerating to +31.9% compared to 2020. The company opened 378 new restaurants and achieved a nearly +60% increase in digital sales year-over-year. Net income surged to $390 million, up from $163 million in Q2 2020, with diluted EPS rising to $0.84. Liquidity was bolstered to $2.8 billion, and the Board authorized a $1 billion share buyback program.
Restaurant Brands International is set to release its second quarter 2021 financial results on July 30, 2021, with an investor conference call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be available via webcast on the company's investor relations website, with a replay accessible for 30 days. Investors can join the call using specific dial-in numbers for U.S. and Canadian callers. Restaurant Brands operates over 27,000 restaurants globally and generates approximately $31 billion in annual sales, owning brands like TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, and POPEYES.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 16, 2021, with 403,132,197 eligible votes, representing 87% of all votes. All twelve director nominees were elected, including notable figures like João M. Castro-Neves and Marc Lemann, with voting results showing high support (over 89% for most). The firm reported approximately $31 billion in annual system-wide sales from over 27,000 restaurants worldwide under its brands: TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, and POPEYES®.
On June 15, 2021, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) announced the pricing of an $800 million offering of 3.875% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2028. This issuance is an addition to a previous $750 million offering under the same terms. The net proceeds will be used to redeem $775 million of 4.250% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2024. The Notes are secured obligations and guaranteed by RBI's subsidiaries. The offering is set to close on or about July 6, 2021.
Restaurant Brands International has launched an offering of $800 million in 3.875% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2028. This follows a previous issuance of $750 million in similar notes. The funds will be used to redeem $775 million of the 4.250% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2024, covering principal, interest, and related costs. These notes are secured by the company’s subsidiaries, and the offering is targeted towards qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and Regulation S. Restaurant Brands operates over 27,000 restaurants globally.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) will participate in the Evercore ISI Consumer & Retail Summit on June 17, 2021, at 4:15 PM ET. A live audio webcast will be accessible on their investor relations website for 30 days post-event. Restaurant Brands International is a leading quick-service restaurant company with about $31 billion in annual sales and over 27,000 restaurants worldwide, home to renowned brands like TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, and POPEYES.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR, NYSE: QSR) announced its participation in the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on June 4, 2021, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. A live audio webcast will be accessible on the company's investor relations website and will remain available for 30 days post-event. RBI, a leading quick-service restaurant company, generates approximately $31 billion in annual sales and operates over 27,000 restaurants across more than 100 countries, featuring brands like TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, and POPEYES®.